Green tea—drink up. Shape up.
Green tea has been used as a medicinal drink for almost 4,000 years. Recent scientific studies have uncovered data showing that the ancients were right—there’s a lot more than a refreshing drink in every cup of Green tea. Our Green tea extract is a highly concentrated part of the Camellia sinensis leaf. Green tea extract has been linked to cardiovascular health,* weight management*, and antioxidant protection.*
While more research needs to be done, it appears that Green tea extract has the potential to aid in weight management* when combined with a reduced-calorie diet and a regular exercise program.
Plus, Green tea extract has been shown to exhibit better bioavailability than a cup of brewed Green tea, and, with ABC & Tea™, you get the added benefits of Vitamins A, B and a full 1000 mg of Vitamin C.
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